Discoloration?

[Old_Woodsman]

Hi, I know some teeth chatter is inevitable, but why is my Peterson's going so discolored so soon?

Thanks...

 

[Briar Lee]

Welcome to the forum.

That is inevitable oxidation and easily removed with 4/0 steel wool, or other means like a paper towel soaked in Everclear.

A real vulcanite stem oxidizes.

All part of pipe smoking.

 

[Old_Woodsman]

Ah, gotcha!

 

[Chasing Embers]

but why is my Peterson's going so discolored so soon?

A real vulcanite stem oxidizes.

Quality of vulcanite varies but the higher the sulphur content, the faster it oxidizes. If kept clean and oiled, oxidation can be kept away. I've has this one for 31 years and have never had to remove oxidation. I've just kept it clean and oiled.

 

[Old_Woodsman]

That's a NICE pipe! What would I use as oil?

 

[Chasing Embers]

That's a NICE pipe! What would I use as oil?

Obsidian Oil that is made for pipes, Chap Stick, or mineral oil.



You can probably remove and polish what's already on your stem with a manicure block.

 

[Old_Woodsman]

Thanks

 

[Chasing Embers]

Thanks

Very welcome.

 

[Smoke Wagon]

Extra virgin olive oil works too, until you can get the products suggested above.

 

[Honkytonk Man]

Obsidian Oil that is made for pipes, Chap Stick, or mineral oil.

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You can probably remove and polish what's already on your stem with a manicure block.

...and apply it after every smoke.